Comments on: Zannel: Twitter With Pictures And Video http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/01/zannel-twitter-with-pictures-and-video/ Startup and Technology News Thu, 26 Nov 2009 13:50:17 -0800 hourly 1 By: Treemo Becomes Mobile Media Distribution Platform with Widgets, Facebook Application http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/01/zannel-twitter-with-pictures-and-video/comment-page-1/#comment-2301586 Treemo Becomes Mobile Media Distribution Platform with Widgets, Facebook Application Fri, 16 May 2008 19:32:16 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/01/zannel-twitter-with-pictures-and-video/#comment-2301586 [...] mobile social media competitors include JuiceCaster, Zannel (recently reviewed here), and Kyte. Whereas JuiceCaster requires users to download a client to their phones, Treemo is [...] [...] mobile social media competitors include JuiceCaster, Zannel (recently reviewed here), and Kyte. Whereas JuiceCaster requires users to download a client to their phones, Treemo is [...]

]]> By: twitxr یک سرویس مینی فوتوبلاگ « تک نویس http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/01/zannel-twitter-with-pictures-and-video/comment-page-1/#comment-2298500 twitxr یک سرویس مینی فوتوبلاگ « تک نویس Thu, 15 May 2008 11:47:56 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/01/zannel-twitter-with-pictures-and-video/#comment-2298500 [...] مینی فوتوبلاگینگ هم نیست.در همین راستا هم ببینید این مطلب از سایت تک [...] [...] مینی فوتوبلاگینگ هم نیست.در همین راستا هم ببینید این مطلب از سایت تک [...]

]]> By: Twitxr - Like Twitter, With Pictures. Yeah, It’s Photoblogging. http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/01/zannel-twitter-with-pictures-and-video/comment-page-1/#comment-1999960 Twitxr - Like Twitter, With Pictures. Yeah, It’s Photoblogging. Wed, 20 Feb 2008 02:15:10 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/01/zannel-twitter-with-pictures-and-video/#comment-1999960 [...] gone to the deadpool. This isn’t even the first Twitter-variation to include photos - see Zannel . This is something Dave Winer has been working on with his FlickrtoTwitter project as well - which [...] [...] gone to the deadpool. This isn’t even the first Twitter-variation to include photos – see Zannel . This is something Dave Winer has been working on with his FlickrtoTwitter project as well – which [...]

]]> By: Clever, Clever Girl » When Bad UI Goes Good http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/01/zannel-twitter-with-pictures-and-video/comment-page-1/#comment-1983152 Clever, Clever Girl » When Bad UI Goes Good Mon, 11 Feb 2008 05:12:04 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/01/zannel-twitter-with-pictures-and-video/#comment-1983152 [...] Check them out.They’re getting nods from the likes of TechCrunch, Mashable, and The LA Times. Share and Enjoy: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where [...] [...] Check them out.They’re getting nods from the likes of TechCrunch, Mashable, and The LA Times. Share and Enjoy: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where [...]

]]> By: Radar Turns Mobile Pictures Into Conversation Starters http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/01/zannel-twitter-with-pictures-and-video/comment-page-1/#comment-1729975 Radar Turns Mobile Pictures Into Conversation Starters Mon, 05 Nov 2007 23:25:40 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/01/zannel-twitter-with-pictures-and-video/#comment-1729975 [...] are plenty of mobile apps that let you snap a picture and share it with your friends or the world—Zannel, Umundo, Mocospace, Pikki, MobyPicture, Yahoo Go—but one that does an especially good job at just [...] [...] are plenty of mobile apps that let you snap a picture and share it with your friends or the world—Zannel, Umundo, Mocospace, Pikki, MobyPicture, Yahoo Go—but one that does an especially good job at just [...]

]]> By: Sarah Woodham Williams http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/01/zannel-twitter-with-pictures-and-video/comment-page-1/#comment-1656009 Sarah Woodham Williams Wed, 03 Oct 2007 00:24:08 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/01/zannel-twitter-with-pictures-and-video/#comment-1656009 I think Zannel is great. I am Braxton's mom, but I am not biased -- just proud of him. I can even upload (download?) pictures to Zannel! And I am completely technologically inept (as you can see). I don't like the porno, though. It's not "mom" proof. I think Zannel is great. I am Braxton’s mom, but I am not biased — just proud of him. I can even upload (download?) pictures to Zannel! And I am completely technologically inept (as you can see). I don’t like the porno, though. It’s not “mom” proof.

]]> By: John Scrofano http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/01/zannel-twitter-with-pictures-and-video/comment-page-1/#comment-1655557 John Scrofano Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:16:17 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/01/zannel-twitter-with-pictures-and-video/#comment-1655557 Kim – you can post the moblog widget on a blog site, or any other page that accepts flash and html. And no, we are not affiliated with Zannel. Kim – you can post the moblog widget on a blog site, or any other page that accepts flash and html. And no, we are not affiliated with Zannel.

]]> By: phenom http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/01/zannel-twitter-with-pictures-and-video/comment-page-1/#comment-1654830 phenom Tue, 02 Oct 2007 03:29:00 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/01/zannel-twitter-with-pictures-and-video/#comment-1654830 Porn and sex always sells. http://vidsonly.blogspot.com Porn and sex always sells.
http://vidsonly.blogspot.com

]]> By: AngloPhile http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/01/zannel-twitter-with-pictures-and-video/comment-page-1/#comment-1654628 AngloPhile Tue, 02 Oct 2007 00:06:04 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/01/zannel-twitter-with-pictures-and-video/#comment-1654628 Ah Porn. Porn makes technology better, doesn't it? Haven't really done much w/ twitter or other social networking sites save for Facebook mainly b/c my Luddite friends aren't on any of them but I'm always hoping they branch out once things get easier to use. Data plan $$$ seem to be a barrier w/ these types of mobile services (SMS down, pix to go!). What IS the going rate for data plans anyway? But TC Reader, have some faith! Check it out yourself before writing it off as a purist (or spam-police). =) Ah Porn. Porn makes technology better, doesn’t it?
Haven’t really done much w/ twitter or other social networking sites save for Facebook mainly b/c my Luddite friends aren’t on any of them but I’m always hoping they branch out once things get easier to use. Data plan $$$ seem to be a barrier w/ these types of mobile services (SMS down, pix to go!). What IS the going rate for data plans anyway? But TC Reader, have some faith! Check it out yourself before writing it off as a purist (or spam-police). =)

]]> By: TechCrunch Japanese アーカイブ » 写真・動画つきTwitter「Zannel」でみんなが最初にやること http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/01/zannel-twitter-with-pictures-and-video/comment-page-1/#comment-1654621 TechCrunch Japanese アーカイブ » 写真・動画つきTwitter「Zannel」でみんなが最初にやること Mon, 01 Oct 2007 23:45:38 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/01/zannel-twitter-with-pictures-and-video/#comment-1654621 [...] [原文へ] zannel [...] [...] [原文へ] zannel [...]

]]> By: ThatOneGuy http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/01/zannel-twitter-with-pictures-and-video/comment-page-1/#comment-1654620 ThatOneGuy Mon, 01 Oct 2007 23:43:34 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/01/zannel-twitter-with-pictures-and-video/#comment-1654620 Anybody worried that the majority of users look angry and sketchy? Is the early adopter base going to scare off mainstream participants? Anybody worried that the majority of users look angry and sketchy? Is the early adopter base going to scare off mainstream participants?

]]> By: TC Reader http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/01/zannel-twitter-with-pictures-and-video/comment-page-1/#comment-1654601 TC Reader Mon, 01 Oct 2007 23:21:59 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/01/zannel-twitter-with-pictures-and-video/#comment-1654601 Oh everyone is "surprised at how well this service works". I was going to give Zannel a try but this company has just lost my confidence by adding spam comments. It might work somewhere else, but I think TC readers know when they see spam comment. Oh everyone is “surprised at how well this service works”.

I was going to give Zannel a try but this company has just lost my confidence by adding spam comments. It might work somewhere else, but I think TC readers know when they see spam comment.

]]> By: Kim http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/01/zannel-twitter-with-pictures-and-video/comment-page-1/#comment-1654537 Kim Mon, 01 Oct 2007 21:59:25 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/01/zannel-twitter-with-pictures-and-video/#comment-1654537 john your site is interesting but i dont use myspace. are you a partner of zannel? john your site is interesting but i dont use myspace. are you a partner of zannel?

]]> By: Kim http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/01/zannel-twitter-with-pictures-and-video/comment-page-1/#comment-1654535 Kim Mon, 01 Oct 2007 21:58:33 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/01/zannel-twitter-with-pictures-and-video/#comment-1654535 jim why would anyone steal your page login and post "pornos" on there? and why would you get in trouble for it? i must have some filter on my site because i am not able to see this porn you all speak of on zannel. someone send me a link! jim why would anyone steal your page login and post “pornos” on there? and why would you get in trouble for it? i must have some filter on my site because i am not able to see this porn you all speak of on zannel. someone send me a link!

]]> By: John Scrofano http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/01/zannel-twitter-with-pictures-and-video/comment-page-1/#comment-1654496 John Scrofano Mon, 01 Oct 2007 21:27:03 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/01/zannel-twitter-with-pictures-and-video/#comment-1654496 Joe – there are several of us in this space, and our service (3guppies) is quite similar to Zannel. Being in the space, I think it is important to add to the article that characterizing our services as a “multimedia Twitter” is, though technically accurate, too simple. Adding the multimedia dimension takes the Twitter concept to a different level, and also starts bridging the gap between twitter itself and the value proposition of social networking on the web. Pictures and video from a phone can say so much more than a simple sms. But the value of that media is the greatest in the moment when it is taken. Even just hours later, the value has diminished. Being able to get this personal media off the phone, out to friends’ phones, is a game changer and unique to mobile. The ability to express yourself and connect (utilizing media) is a major component of social networking on the web. Our services extend the existing social networks in a natural way for mobile. And technically, it is a very difficult thing to do. This is why Twitter can’t just flip the switch and turn on pictures and videos. Our company in particular has really focused on being able to deliver media to any handset (over 1200 handset/carrier combinations, including Verizon), which has taken years of hard work and many many dollars. Joe – there are several of us in this space, and our service (3guppies) is quite similar to Zannel. Being in the space, I think it is important to add to the article that characterizing our services as a “multimedia Twitter” is, though technically accurate, too simple. Adding the multimedia dimension takes the Twitter concept to a different level, and also starts bridging the gap between twitter itself and the value proposition of social networking on the web.

Pictures and video from a phone can say so much more than a simple sms. But the value of that media is the greatest in the moment when it is taken. Even just hours later, the value has diminished. Being able to get this personal media off the phone, out to friends’ phones, is a game changer and unique to mobile. The ability to express yourself and connect (utilizing media) is a major component of social networking on the web.

Our services extend the existing social networks in a natural way for mobile. And technically, it is a very difficult thing to do. This is why Twitter can’t just flip the switch and turn on pictures and videos. Our company in particular has really focused on being able to deliver media to any handset (over 1200 handset/carrier combinations, including Verizon), which has taken years of hard work and many many dollars.

]]> By: Steve Ballmer http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/01/zannel-twitter-with-pictures-and-video/comment-page-1/#comment-1654394 Steve Ballmer Mon, 01 Oct 2007 19:42:40 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/01/zannel-twitter-with-pictures-and-video/#comment-1654394 Must I say it again? IT'S NOT MICROSOFT! IT'S CRAP! http://fakesteveballmer.blogspot.com Must I say it again?
IT’S NOT MICROSOFT! IT’S CRAP!

http://fakestev...er.blogspot.com

]]> By: Grouchybear http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/01/zannel-twitter-with-pictures-and-video/comment-page-1/#comment-1654392 Grouchybear Mon, 01 Oct 2007 19:41:18 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/01/zannel-twitter-with-pictures-and-video/#comment-1654392 For a complete non-techie like myself, Zannel was easy to sign up for and instantly addictive. I love how it easily uploads videos and pictures and how it comes without the clutter of other networking sites. It's not high maintenance like I've found other similar sites to be. For a complete non-techie like myself, Zannel was easy to sign up for and instantly addictive. I love how it easily uploads videos and pictures and how it comes without the clutter of other networking sites. It’s not high maintenance like I’ve found other similar sites to be.

]]> By: Gregor http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/01/zannel-twitter-with-pictures-and-video/comment-page-1/#comment-1654363 Gregor Mon, 01 Oct 2007 19:17:40 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/01/zannel-twitter-with-pictures-and-video/#comment-1654363 It looks like a less-sophisticated version of kyte.tv , with a lot more softcore porn. Kudos to whoever does their marketing. It looks like a less-sophisticated version of kyte.tv , with a lot more softcore porn. Kudos to whoever does their marketing.

]]> By: Tim http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/01/zannel-twitter-with-pictures-and-video/comment-page-1/#comment-1654327 Tim Mon, 01 Oct 2007 18:45:10 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/01/zannel-twitter-with-pictures-and-video/#comment-1654327 Tried this service out for the first time recently, although I had checked it out in the past as a spectator. It works very well and I've noted a slew of feautures/functionality improvements. Echoing previous comments, definitely an upgrade over some other services. Tried this service out for the first time recently, although I had checked it out in the past as a spectator. It works very well and I’ve noted a slew of feautures/functionality improvements. Echoing previous comments, definitely an upgrade over some other services.

]]> By: Ash Nashed http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/01/zannel-twitter-with-pictures-and-video/comment-page-1/#comment-1654295 Ash Nashed Mon, 01 Oct 2007 18:15:19 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/01/zannel-twitter-with-pictures-and-video/#comment-1654295 This is actually kind of interesting. I can see using this to share a visual moment with friends. Much more useful than Twitter, which I must admit, I never quite "got". http://www.Congoo.com- Congoo News Communities This is actually kind of interesting. I can see using this to share a visual moment with friends. Much more useful than Twitter, which I must admit, I never quite “got”.

http://www.Congoo.com- Congoo News Communities

]]> By: Jeff Beckham http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/01/zannel-twitter-with-pictures-and-video/comment-page-1/#comment-1654255 Jeff Beckham Mon, 01 Oct 2007 17:49:38 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/01/zannel-twitter-with-pictures-and-video/#comment-1654255 I moderated a <a href="http://audio.sxsw.com/podcast/interactive/panel/2007/SXSW07.INT.20070311.DesigningForConvergentDevices.mp3" rel="nofollow">discussion </a> at South by Southwest in March that included Zannel CEO Adam Zbar as one of the panelists. I was impressed when Adam showed off the service then, and it looks like they've made some nice improvements over the past several months. I moderated a discussion at South by Southwest in March that included Zannel CEO Adam Zbar as one of the panelists. I was impressed when Adam showed off the service then, and it looks like they’ve made some nice improvements over the past several months.

]]> By: Braxton http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/01/zannel-twitter-with-pictures-and-video/comment-page-1/#comment-1654247 Braxton Mon, 01 Oct 2007 17:39:38 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/01/zannel-twitter-with-pictures-and-video/#comment-1654247 Good point Jim. We will be up with a mobile aggregator soon, and this will give us the ability to validate the sender. In the meantime, we thought the pincode approach was best given the inherent ecosystem limitations. Thanks for the feedback, Braxton Woodham Zannel CTO Good point Jim. We will be up with a mobile aggregator soon, and this will give us the ability to validate the sender. In the meantime, we thought the pincode approach was best given the inherent ecosystem limitations.

Thanks for the feedback,

Braxton Woodham
Zannel CTO

]]> By: jim cherry http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/01/zannel-twitter-with-pictures-and-video/comment-page-1/#comment-1654200 jim cherry Mon, 01 Oct 2007 17:02:03 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/01/zannel-twitter-with-pictures-and-video/#comment-1654200 Potential problem! After I signed up on Zannel, I was assigned an email for me to post mobile pictures and videos. The email is my unsername plus a number. It's very easy to figure out. If someone else konws this number and start posting porns on my Zannel, I'll be in trouble. This is not a secure way to post mobile contents. You have to have a better way to verify that the sender is actually the user. Potential problem! After I signed up on Zannel, I was assigned an email for me to post mobile pictures and videos. The email is my unsername plus a number. It’s very easy to figure out. If someone else konws this number and start posting porns on my Zannel, I’ll be in trouble. This is not a secure way to post mobile contents. You have to have a better way to verify that the sender is actually the user.

]]> By: Web Dude http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/01/zannel-twitter-with-pictures-and-video/comment-page-1/#comment-1654192 Web Dude Mon, 01 Oct 2007 16:57:26 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/01/zannel-twitter-with-pictures-and-video/#comment-1654192 I will never understand why people like Twitter. At least this has photos and video. Definitely a step up from the Twitter Twits. I will never understand why people like Twitter. At least this has photos and video. Definitely a step up from the Twitter Twits.

]]> By: Macys http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/01/zannel-twitter-with-pictures-and-video/comment-page-1/#comment-1654145 Macys Mon, 01 Oct 2007 16:17:25 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/01/zannel-twitter-with-pictures-and-video/#comment-1654145 I joined Zannel a few weeks ago and love it. I'm really excited that there is going to be a Facebook widget. I think once my friends see the widget on my Facebook they'll sign up too, and that's when Zannel will be really fun. I joined Zannel a few weeks ago and love it. I’m really excited that there is going to be a Facebook widget. I think once my friends see the widget on my Facebook they’ll sign up too, and that’s when Zannel will be really fun.

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